Class Teacher (KS1/KS2 negotiable)

Alderbrook Primary School, London, SW12 8PP

15 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Start date: 01/09/2026

• Closing date

  13 May 2026 at 3pm

• Date listed

  28 April 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term - Full Time, Fixed Term, One Year
• Pay scale: Teachers Main Pay Scale

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint an inspiring class teacher. ECTs are welcome to apply.

As an ambitious and thriving school, committed to providing the very best outcomes for every child, we are looking for a conscientious teacher who holds children at the heart of all they do.

We are a Primary School and Nursery, based in Balham, with excellent transport links (close to Clapham South and Balham tube stations, Balham train station and numerous bus links).

Are you:

• An exceptional classroom teacher who will inspire and motivate our learners?
• Driven by a passion for making learning fun, exciting and challenging at the same time?
• Committed to inclusive education and raising standards?
• Able to communicate effectively with others?
• Curious, tenacious and collaborative?

If this sounds like your ideal job, please do get in touch!

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

• Excellent training and CPD to develop your skills and career
• A great staff team to work with
• Incredibly enthusiastic, well behaved and motivated children
• Support and guidance from a highly effective leadership team
• Opportunities to work with other schools
• Governors who are passionate and committed to everyone in our school
• If applicable, enrolment in the relevant ECT programme.

Visits are welcomed. Candidates are encouraged to book a tour of the school before applying. Please contact Jess through the school office to book on to one of the following times:

Tuesday 5th May-4:30pm

Friday 8th May-2pm

Monday 11th May 4:30pm

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

An information pack, including a Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below or from the Wandsworth Council website https://jobs.richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk/

Alternatively, an application form, job description and further details of this post can be requested from the school business manager.

Completed application forms should be returned to the school business manager by email: bm@alderbrook.wandsworth.sch.uk

Closing date: 13 May 2026 (at 5pm)

Interviews will be held on Monday 18th and Tuesday 19th May

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Please note that we do not accept CVs

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Class Teacher - Job Description.docx - 95.3 KB (opens in new tab)

Class Teacher - Person Specification.docx - 90 KB (opens in new tab)

About Alderbrook Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 231 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Alderbrook Primary School website
• Email address: bm@alderbrook.wandsworth.sch.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/alderbrook-primary-school

Alderbrook Nursery & Primary School is a flourishing, high-achieving and well-respected school in the heart of Balham. Our core purpose is ensuring every pupil achieves their absolute personal best, within a safe, nurturing and engaging learning environment.

Arranging a visit to Alderbrook Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email bm@alderbrook.wandsworth.sch.uk.

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